U.S. Congressman. He graduated from Princeton College, in 1820, studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced to practice law in Percivals, Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia State House of Delegates, (1824-28, 30-33). In 1833, he was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress, serving until 1835. After his term he served as judge of the circuit court for the Brunswick County, Virginia, until his death at age 50.
U.S. Congressman. He graduated from Princeton College, in 1820, studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced to practice law in Percivals, Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia State House of Delegates, (1824-28, 30-33). In 1833, he was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress, serving until 1835. After his term he served as judge of the circuit court for the Brunswick County, Virginia, until his death at age 50.
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